Reflections from the morning

Dave Lis, NEEP

Getting to Integrated Controls

Dana Fischer from Efficiency Maine provided an update on a pilot that is looking at integrated control systems that manage ductless ASHPs in coordination with central heating systems. Richard Faesy from Energy Futures Group shared additional perspectives on the need for, and potential of, these types of controls. NEEP’s Claire Miziolek brought additional perspective from the world of smart thermostats and the launch of ENERGY STAR’s recent smart thermostat specification.

Wrap up

Agenda - June 28

Welcome Back

Dave Lis, NEEP

Cold-Climate ASHP Specification and the Future of Improved Performance Metrics

NEEP led this session to inform the evolution of its Cold-climate ASHP Specification. Is this technical definition of cold-climate ASHPs still appropriate? Should the technical requirements reporting requirements evolve? How might the CSA’s new proposal for ASHP test procedure impact the Specification?